Impact of weight loss on waist circumference and the components of the metabolic syndrome

• Published in: BMJ open diabetes research & care Vol. 5; no. 1; p. e000341
• Main Authors: Rothberg, Amy E, McEwen, Laura N, Kraftson, Andrew T, Ajluni, Nevin, Fowler, Christine E, Nay, Catherine K, Miller, Nicole M, Burant, Charles F, Herman, William H
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England BMJ Publishing Group LTD 01.01.2017; BMJ Publishing Group
• Subjects: Cardiovascular and Metabolic Risk; Body Mass Index; Obesity; Waist Circumference; Metabolic Syndrome

ObjectiveCentral adiposity is a component of the metabolic syndrome (MetS). Little is known about the impact of medical weight loss and decreased waist circumference (WC) on the MetS. Our objective was to assess the impact of changes in WC on blood pressure, lipids and glycemia.Research design and m...